Ryecroft School is ‘a place where children flourish in all aspects of their school life’. The school’s unwavering belief that all pupils can succeed permeates every aspect of daily routines. Staff, proprietors and governors share this clear moral purpose. As a result, pupils thrive, irrespective of their starting points. Pupils behave well. They learn how to communicate their needs and staff listen carefully to these. Pupils benefit from the very personalised approach to their learning and development. They learn valuable life skills such as using money to buy the ingredients they need to cook with, and growing flowers. Pupils learn how to keep themselves safe, including when they are online. The relationships between staff and pupils are built on kindness and respect. Pupils learn about different faiths. They celebrate their diverse heritage, for example through learning about emblems, foods and flags from different countries. They develop empathy by caring for the school guinea pigs and Belle, the trainee therapy dog. Pupils make a valuable contribution to the life of the school. The ‘Jets’ (junior executive team) help to make important decisions. The school prepares pupils exceptionally well to be responsible, active citizens who contribute fully to life in modern Britain.